Senior Compensation Analyst

Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.

Job Title	Sr Compensation Analyst
Exemption Status	Exempt
Department	Human Resources
Manager Title	Compensation Manager
Direct Reports	n/a
Requisition #	24179
Pay and Benefits	Estimated hiring range $107,910 - $130,570 /year, 5% bonus target, full benefits. www.careoregon.org/about-us/careers/benefits.
Posting Notes	This is a fully remote role, but you must reside in one of the listed 9 states.

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for administering compensation programs for CareOregon and affiliated organizations at an advanced level toward the achievement of business objectives and to provide a strong competitive position. Primary responsibilities for this senior level position include job evaluation, base pay and incentive pay administration, data analysis, education, and technical leadership to junior positions within the department.

Essential Responsibilities

Job Evaluation and Consulting

• Consult with managers in the creation and revision of position descriptions and job levels, ensuring content is clear and reflective of business needs.
• Evaluate new and revised positions in relation to external and internal comparators; develop tools to help ensure effective placement.
• Classify positions to the organization's job structure with minimal oversight, and appropriately update HR systems.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition staff, enabling seamless integration between job evaluation and recruitment.
• Administer position management in partnership with Compensation and Finance colleagues.

Pay Analysis and Administration

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  Calculate pay for new hires, job changes, market reviews, and equity analysis, applying a fair and consistent process.

  
  
• Participate in salary surveys and utilize survey data to perform analysis and identify compensation levels, predictions for salary ranges, and relevant trends.
• Serve as an expert resource for overtime pay, premium pay, incentive pay, and employee recognition.
• Administer the organization's spot award program, ensuring awards are granted fairly and effectively.
• Partner with HR and Payroll staff to facilitate and monitor job and pay data integrity.
• Research and ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Protect employee pay data; exercise a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Lead or participate in data auditing, reporting and documentation, including areas such as affirmative action, EEO, pay equity, and compensation studies; serve as an advance resource for audits.
• Assist with executive compensation as needed.

Education

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  Provide advanced guidance, compliance clarification, and problem solving with managers and employees.

  
  
• Apply expertise in informing and guiding leadership of potential impacts relating to job, pay, or legal changes.
• Lead and/or participate in the development, communication, and implementation of job and pay programs.
• Lead and/or collaborate with the Benefits team on the total compensation package, employee statements, and messaging.
• Provide personalized information to employees relating to their pay as questions arise, as well as though annual pay and bonus memos.
• Meet with employees in group and individual settings to educate and inform on the organization's pay practices; discuss starting pay with external candidates as needed.
• Continue professional development to ensure knowledge of legislation and best practices and to anticipate organizational impacts or needs.
• Provide technical guidance to Compensation staff and HR colleagues.

Program and Policy Administration

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  Recommend policies and programs, including identification and development of creative solutions.

  
  
• Identify and lead system and process improvements, including automation, workflows, and department integration to minimize redundancies and enhance data integrity.
• Lead or participate in the assessment and selection of compensation vendors and partners.
• Participate in and/or lead projects or initiatives.
• Provide back-up assistance for the Compensation Manager as needed.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.
• Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.
• Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Experience and/or Education

Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience performing compensation work, including at least 4 years in a compensation analyst role

Preferred

• Certification or coursework in Compensation and/or Human Resources
• Experience in the health insurance or healthcare industry helpful

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply labor laws and regulations that impact compensation
• Advanced knowledge of compensation principles, practices, standards and methods and processes for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data
• Strong understanding of and the ability to apply salary survey and job evaluation methodology

Skills and Abilities

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  Excellent ability to guide leaders in defining department job needs and career paths

  
  
• Excellent ability to determine employee pay rates and job costing
• Excellent research, problem solving, and analytical skills; ability to interpret data and assess for reasonability
• Strong critical thinking skills; ability to provide recommendations that blend creative solutions with data
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills, including the ability to calculate, organize, and summarize data
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and presenting
• Ability to effectively interact with employees and managers at all levels in the organization
• Excellent ability to educate, give concise information, and negotiate favorable outcomes
• Excellent ability to maintain, apply, and share current knowledge of trends and best practices
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, fairness, and equity
• Effective in leading and/or participating on projects and collaborating across teams
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and project a positive and professional image
• Ability to balance workload and meet timelines amid shifting priorities and interruptions

• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

• Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions
• Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress
• Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day
• Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3 hours/day

Working Conditions

Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology.

Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.

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Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.